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I always felt sorry for Jian. He’s been nurtured but manipulated by his mother the Empress. I think he has a good compassionate side so there’s the possibility of turning to be a good person. His first wife Zhiloa loves him and cares for him deeply so I’m a little concerned she might do something to hurt the Crown Princess and/or Crown Prince in order for Jian to be the Crown Prince.
Not necessarily change, more like learn and grow! Hopefully he gets a good ending and chooses the right path. I’m curious to see how his wife develops as a supporting character, will she stay by his side through thick and thin? or will she be corrupted and brainwashed by the empress or Xue? or will they plot her death?
I think he will change himself. he is already in the process of defying his mother over the planned deaths of the crown prince and princess. if he can finally get rid of his concubine. he may have a chance at happiness with his wife. hopefully, his mother will be out of the picture as well. she's the cause of many difficulties for all the princes and is actually quite the evil creature. I look forward to her comeuppance.